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The Portland daily press., 1887-07-21
MR.. BLAINE
Said Not to be Enjoying Good Health
in Scotland.

CHICAGO, July 20.-A cable from King
horn, Scotland, to the News says: "The ad-
mission has been made by Mr.. Hale to a
Scotch dignitary that Mr. Blaine is severely
ailing and that he is half determined to aban-
don his summer trip to Paris and the STAN
ley Club entertainments. The turnpike trip
TO Dunfermline shook Mr. Blaine so severely
that he has complained ever since of racking
pains in the back. His appetite has been
bad and the table servants of the Carnegie
mansion say his temper is worse. He could
notlbe induced to take a seat in the coach
this morning, though he gave up all thought
of going to London. 1t was another thirty
miles spin to King Horn. and he was afraid
repetition of his former experience would
PROSTATE him. While Mrs. Blaine and the
girls drove over with the Carnegies, he
walked down to the depot and took the train,
arriving at King Horn half an hour ahead of
the tally ho. AT banquet last evening fol-
lowing the ceremonies attending the unveil-
ing of Alexander III. monument, Mr.. Blaine,
in response to the toast of his health, said:
The men of Scotch blood in America are far
more numerous than they are in Scotland,
and no portion of the inhabitants of the
United States have contributed more to the
general welfare of the republic, ha We estab-
llshed higher character and have exhibited
in all great fields of labor more progressive
talent. We must never forget to reckon the
immense influence which Scotch blood has in
the llberty-loving character of the people,"
Several enterprising photographers,e ,endeav-
ored to catch Mr.. Blaine in presentable po-
sition at the anyeiling of the monument but
his nlmbleness of perception defeated them.
Once he caught sight of them he OWNED
their purpose and continued to change from
one grotesque position in his chair to anoth-
er until they finally gave up the scheme in
despair
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Failure of a paper Company.

PIrrsFIELD, Mass, July 2O.-The failure
of the Hurlbut Paper Company of South
Lee caused great surprise the country over.
The firm is composed Of Thomas o. and
Henry @. Hurlbut, and always enjoyed a
high standing in commercial circles. The
mills turned out 5000 pounds of paper every
day. Their business was good, and 1t was
supposed they were sound to the core. Their
liabilities are estimated at 100000. Al
though the schedule Of assets has not yet
been filed, they are estimated not to exceed
$4,000. An interesting development today
is the fact that in 1875 the Hurlbuts mort
gagged their mill property to Alfred ID. Jessup
OF Philadelphia for S120,000, and again in
1878 for $4,000. These mortgages were not
recorded until yesterday noon and the mat
ter was kept very quiet. Immediately after
recording the mortgages, a petition in in
solyency was fled People are wondering
why these mortgages have been withheld
from the recorders books all these years,
and the general opinion is that they will not
hold, as the law states that they must be on
record six months prior to insolvency pro-
ceedings. The first hearing of the creditors
is set for September 6. The mill will con-
tinue running.
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Notes.

Games sto-day-Manchester at Portland,
Hayerhills at Lowell, Lawrence at Lynn.
The Portlands will not play in Dover to-
morrow as announced. Satisfactory ar
rancements could net be made, and also the
team is doing enough work in the league.
Shelter is fine player and we don't wish
TO detraet anything from his credit. But the
Manchester papers viii please take notice
that although there were two occasions yes
terday when hit would have brought In
twolruns and Shelter was at the bat, the
runs did not come in and the score was not IA
to II In nine innings simply because Shelter
couldn't bat the ball in the right place.
Flanagan has signed with the Haverhills
to play first base.
Williams. the Manchester's left handed
pitcher, will face the POrtlands to-day. In
the last game he pitched against them they
got seven hits and were defeated.
The Cape Elizabeth Sentinels will play the
Presumpscots Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
on the Willard grounds. A large gathering
Is expected and good game may be looked
for.
A neat and convenient schedule of the
games to be played by the New England
clubs during the remainder Of the season,
according TO the rearrangement made neces-
sary by the dropping out Of the two clubs
from the league, has been printed by the
Vox P0puli publishers, of Lowell.
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HANLAN'S WIFE TRAINING HIM.
She Times His Practice Spins Pre-
paratory to His Race with Caudaur-

New YORK, July 20.-A special from Chi
cago says: ''Hanlan, the ex-champion
sculler, arrived here last week from his
home in Toronto, and went directly to Pull
man to prepare for his race with Champion
Gaudaur, which is to be rowed on Calumet
Lake next Saturday. He brought with him
two new racing shells, which were lately
turned out by Blaikie. One of these he will
use on Saturday. Since his defeat on Memo
rial Day by Gaudaur, Hanlan has trained
with great zeal. He was assisted materially
by bis young wife, and 1t is to her he owes
thanks for his present condition. The defeat
OF her husband by the st. Louis man, made
a lasting impression on Mrs. Hanlan, and
she refused three weeks ago to listen to her
husbands statements that he was sufficient
ly trained, but made him take daily practice
spins on the water. Frequently she went TO
the bank of the streamion which he practic-
ed, and without his knowledge timed him as
he rolled off each mile. Gaudaur got to Pull
man some days before Hanlan. He was ac-
companied by his hacker, Mr. st. John, who
has already laid over $4,000 on his man.
One-hfth of that sum is wagered that Gau-
daur will lead his opponent by not fewer
than two lengths at the finish The st.
that served him so well on Memorial Day.
The race will be rowed between 2 and
O'Clock. The course Is three miles, Gaudaur
feels certain that the course will be covered
in better time than when he broke the rec
ord with 10 minutes 80 seconds. 1t is ex-
pected that 5000 persons will witness the
struggle.
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Gen. ). J. Perry on the Saloon Party.
[Extract from bis speech al Canton. July 4l

Extract from his speech at Canton, July A.
"One of the speakers here today has very
truly said that the saloon keepers are FORM
ing associations all over the country, organ
lzing themselves into secret societies, com
bining together to fight prohibition and tenn
perance.
II am glad of it. Let them raise their black,
piratical flag, let them come out of their
dog holes and dens of perdition and form
their line of battle, facing the 'front.' Let
this be done, and we shall know exactly
where to point our guns and deliver our
broadsides. But it is said they are not only
raising money to put into the fight, but they
are henceforth to go to the ballot box and
combat any and every political party that an
tagonizes their internal business. But they
know well enough that party. standing sol
itary and alone upon such detestable plat
form, will court certain death. Their lead
ers say their policy will be to ally themselves
to some other party that will favor their in
terests. Well, let them try it. twill be the
boomerang of death, for that political party
which bitches its train to the engines of the
saloons, will go to hell; and there is not a
theologian in the country, Andoyer thrown
in, but what with one voice will declare that
there can never be a second probation for
the old sinner in the world beyond" Qong
continued applause.
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DExAsTxTi6N IN INDIANA
a Cyclone of Hall Does an Immense
Amount of Damage to the Crops.

WABASH, Ind, July 2O.-A genuine hail
cyclone passed through the northern part Of
the county yesterday, doing an immense
amount of damage. The storm came from
the West through Miami county and crossed
the Lake Erie & Western railway at point
between Denver and Peru. Its path through
this county was from two to three miles
wide, and in that space no vegetation
escaped. The hail fall was phenomenal In
every way. The stones were Of the size Of
hens eggs, and could be gathered up by the
bushel after the storm. A great number Of
fine forest trees were broken off and piled up
in an interminable mass. Not a field of
grain escaped destruction in the pathway of
the storm. The corn was riddled and
thrashed out and the stalks driven into the
earth. Apples, melons, grapes, and all small
fruits ana vegetables were cut to pieces, and
nothing can be saved.
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THE 3. & o. DEAL.
Robert Garrett Says IL will be Com
pleted by Saturday.

NEW YORK, July 20.-There is good deal
of talk in Wall street to-day about the con-
summation of the "B. & o. deal" Robert
Garrett is at Long Branch. The register of
the hotel where he is stopping bears the an
nouncement in Mr. Garrett's own handwrit-
ing, Robert Garrett and valet, Mrs. Robert
Garrett and maid, coachman and two er-
wants" The announcement creates good
deal of amusement.
Mr.. Garrett will sail for Europe on Satur-
day. He said: THE negotiations that are
popularity spoken Of as the "B. d .. dear
are progressing favorably. / expect to be
able to announce their entire completion be-
fore l leave New York on Saturday, or at
least uuder any circumstances shall be able
to leave matters in such shape that the neg0-
tiations can be carried on to their proper end
without the need of further personal atten-
tion from me. Everything is satisfactory"
Members Of the Ives syndicate" and rep
resentatives Of Jay Gould and Russell Sage
along with a regiment Of lawyers are confer
ring with Mr.. Garrett.
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A NEW OUTLET.
The Central Vermont Wants Char
ter for a New Road In New Hamp-
shire.

CONCORD, N. H., July 20.-The railroad
committee Of the New Hampshire legislature
expected to hear ex-Gov. Smith, president of
the Central Vermont, on Tuesday evening,
but he was prevented from attending by ILL
ness. The Central Vermont wants the legis-
lature to grant a charter for new railroad
from White River Junction southeast across
the State. If certain results follow the pres
ent fight between the Maine and Concord,
such new outlet as would thus be afforded
would be almost a necessity TO the Central
Vermont. Gen. Writers, counsel for the
Central Vermont, appeared in Gov. Smith s
absence, and explained his roads interest in
the outcome of the pending struggle. The
charter asked for was to provide against GER
tain contingencies which might make it
necessary for the Central Vermont to have a
new southern outlet. From present appear
ances the contest between the Maine and
Concord will not be closed for some months
The argument for the Maine railroad, to be
presentde by Hon. j. f. Briggs of Manchester,
will probably be made next week, although
there is a disposition to hurry. matters as
much as possible, and perhaps an evening
will be found this week. Then the commit
tee will have too consider tine testimony and
arguments and formulate its report After
that will icome the battle in the legislature,
which promises to be bitterly fought.
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FIRE RECORD.
A 100000 s Blaze.

JERSEY CITY, N. j.. July 20.-1he Con-
stable Hook fire desolated stretch of nearly
a mile at one shore, but the loss will not ex-
were destroyed. The property burned in
cludes three iron tanks containing 5000 bar
rels of oil, five warehouses, five docks, 1900
unheaded oak barrels, and numerous small
houses and sheds. In the yards of the
Standard Oil Company are nearly 100 tanks,
some above and some below the ground.
Besides these, there are numerous reiineries
and agtators. As long as the debris con-
tinues to blaze, there Is danger of the entire
yard being swept away. The destruction of
the barrel factory has thrown 800 men out Of
am MI
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AN ExPERIENcED JAIL BREAKER.
Again Leaves Officers and Prisons
In the Lurch.

NoRRIDGEwocK, July 2O.-Tuesday, JOS
eph W. Warren, confined in Norridgewock
Jail on an Indictment for selling liquor, es-
capped by forcing the locks of the doors in
the lower corridor, thence going to the upper
corridor and through an open window to the
roof of shoe store from which he easily
reached the ground. He used portion of a
bedstead as a lever to force the doors. Har
ry Loon of Fairfield, escaped with him to
the ground but was recaptured by Jailor
Mitchell. Warren is somewhat notorious as
a jail breaker, having escaped three years
ago by saving off the bars of one of the win
dows, and having last escaped from officer
Williams on the road from Hartland to Nor
ridgewock, and later from the lookup in
Skowhegan.
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escaped, The hail fall was phenomenal In
every way. The stones were Of the size Of
hens eggs, and could be gathered up by the
fine forest trees were broken off and piled up
in a mass. Not field Of grain escaped de-
struction in the pathway of the storm. Corn
was riddled and stripped of ears and silk.
Oats were threshed out, and the stalks driv-
en- into the EARTH Apples, imelons, grapes,
all small fruits and vegetables were cut to
pieces. and nothing can be saved.
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The National League.


Following are the games played in the
National League yesterday;
AT BOSTON.
Innings. ........1 2 3 s. 50
BostOnS. S.............1 o o. 9
Chieagos. ............O o o 3 0 5 o K z
Base hits-Bostons, 10; Chicagos, 10. Errors
Bost0ns, A Chleagos, 2. Earned runs-BOstons
3; Chlcggos,1. BatterieS-Madden and Tate
Van Haltren and Dalyi
AT NEW YORK.
Innings.........1 8 g IS
New Yorks.........0 o o o o o X 9
Indanapolis........ o o o o o q 2
Base hits-New Yorks. 10; indianapolis, 6.
Errors-New Y0rks, 2; Indianapolis, 5. Earned
runs-NewYorks, 1 indianapolis, 9. Batteries
Keefeland Deasley; Healy and Arundel.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
PhiiadeIp6ias. II o 2 3 o o o O. 0
Pittsburgs. .........O L o o o. 2
Base hits-Philadelphlas, 10; Pittsburgs, 8.
-Phlladelphlas, 8; Pittsburgs, L. Batteries
Burlington and Cunning, Mccormick and Mil
Ter.
AT WASHINGTON.
.l59nIgsn: in9nings.:'".dd 2 2 4 91o .
Detroits ........0 o U o O. o
Base -washingtons, IA; Detrolts, o. Err
rors-W Washingtons, q; Detroits, 0. Earned runs
Washingtons, d; Detr0itS, A. BatterleS-Wit-
ney and Mack, Burke and Gannell.
STANDING OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Per Per
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2.27 CLASS--PACERS AND TRoTTERS-PURSE
$500. DIyIDEn
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OHIO DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
An Exciting Contest Probable over
the Nomination for Governor.

CLEvELAND, o., July 2O-The Democratic
State Convention, which meets here tomor-
row, will nominate candidates for Governor,
Treasurer Auditor. two judges of the Su-
preme Court. and members OF the Board of
Public Works. The 65S delegates have ar
rived, and the candidates are all on the
ground The principal candidates for COVER
nor are. Congressman James L. Campbell,
Thomas E. Powell and Congressman Martin
A. Foran. Powell seems to be in the lead
Foran consented to run only yesterday, but
his boom has grown to considerable proDor-
fionS
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Death of syIvanus Cobb, Jr

BosToN, July 2O.-Sylyanus Cobb, Jr.,
author and story writer, widely known
through the country, died today His death
was caused by a relapse after having suffer-
ed from pneumonia. He was born at Wat
erville. in the year 1928 He leaves a widow
and two children. The funeral will take
place Sunday. He was a SO degree mason.
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THE STATE.
ANnRoscoaaIN COUNTY.


The Lisbon paint mine is making big ship
ments of its goods to Nashua, n. H.. Salem,
Mass, and to other points of distribution.
They have not enough Of the material ahead
to make up any big carg0es The demand Is
constant and increasing.
Tu HANCOCK COUNTY.
Mr.. William Saunders of Dedham, one Of
the oldest citizens of Hancock county, died
the 18th inst, at the advanced age Of 80
years. month and "a days. He was one Of
the first settlers in Dedham, and the noun
tain on which he lived bore his name. He
was elected to the State Legislature In 1853.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
The bids for the construction of the new
laundry for the Insane Hospital were j. M,
Murch, Augusta, Sl0,S2 Steyes Il Choate.
Augusta, Sl5, 100; Foster Il Son, Wateryille.
Sl0,SO0. The contract was awarded TO
Messrs. Foster X Son.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Capt. William X. SAWYER of Milbridge. n
prominent citizen and well known ship
builder, died Sunday night from the effects
Of injuries received six weeks ago by falling
from load Of hay. He was 67 years of age
and had represented his district In the Leg
islature.
YORK COUNTY.
Friday night Mrs. S. A. Moses, of Spring
vale, not feeling very we'll, went TO a closet
and got some medicine without a light. She
Immediately retired, but five minutes alter
wards realized that she had taken the wrong
medicine. A doctor was at once called and
administered antidOtes, so she Is better but
very low. The medicine taken was an eve
wash and contained sugar Of lead-a deadly
poison.
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DOC" Wilson Dying.

PROVIDENCE, July 2O.-The notorious Doc
Wilson is dying. He is at the point Of death
at his residence here, suffering from acute
heart trouble and nervous prostration. He
is physical wreck and has been constantly
under the doctors care for forty-eight hours
Yesterday, during the day. when the court
permitted him to see his children, he took
them out driving. and returned thoroughly
exhausted
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a Victim eff Dime Literature.

BRIDGEPORT, Ct, July 2O-Beach Hawley,
aged years, son of Edgar Hawley of Brock
field, CT, constant reader of light literature,
left his home yesterday morning with the in
tention, as he said, of going to Africa. He
took with him an old-fashioned horse pistol,
quantity of powder and ball and his bank
book. He went to Newtown, drew $40 from
the bank, while waiting for the train went
out in field to practice with his pistol
While looking at the weapon it was acci-
dentally discharged, the ball entering his
head under the right ear and lodging in the
skull. 1t is thought he will die.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-21
Politics In Cincinnati.

NEW YORK, July 20.-A special to the
looks as though the Union Labor party was
in fair way to make good its boasts that it
had practically captured the Democratic
party of Cincinnati. At the Democratic
primaries last night only 1046 votes were cast
in 46 precincts: In the 4th ward only. four
votes were pOlled, and in two precincts of
the 18th ward no votes at all were cast.
Usually five or six times these numbers of
votes would be polled. The heat caused
some falling off, but nothing like what has
happened. The delegation to the State Con-
yention favors Campbell for Governor.
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two singles, double, passed ball and muff
three more In the seventh

two singles, double, passed ball and muff
three more In the seventh,
The feature Of the game outside of the
good batting Of both teams and the fine gen.
eral fielding OF the Portlands was Dicker-
able stop of Shelters bard hit i'm the fourth,
taking the ball on the run and whirling
round in season to throw Shelter out at first.
IL was a wonderful stop, quick recovery
and a splendid throw: He cut Shelter out Of
stop and throw. Lufbery played another
good game at short, and Thayer's only
chance at third was a brilliant stop Of Me
Dermott's hit in the 5th. The features OF
the visitors playing were good assists by
Trask and Coughlin, catch by Ellis Of Duff
fy's fly and the base running Of Canavan
who stole as many bases as all the Portlands
put together and over half those made by
Manchester. Lynch umpired a frst-class
game-f0r Manchester. The score:
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The Governor has also sent the following
to Sheriffs:
THE TRoTTINc ENTRIES
For the Androscoggin Horse Breed
ers' and Driving Association.

LEWISTON, July 20.-Entries are publish
ed fer the Androscoggin Horse Breeders
and Driving Association.
The classes are well filled with horses that
will make good fight The free-for-all, on
Thursday. for a purse Of $3.50 includes
Isabel. Puritan, Jack Spratt, Surprise. Son
tag, Stargazer, Fred S., and ElchO. If this
field starts, as it promises, it will be one of
the best races ever trotted in Maine. Elcho
is just home from laurels on the Massachu-
sets tracks and is fast. Stargazer expects
to beat out Jack Spratt and fun is promised.
Stanley's Black Amble is to be started in the
2.S2 and 229 classes, and Stanley's Lamonte
in the three minute class, with Rocket and
Halcyon and others. The list Of entries is
as follows:
FIRST DAYS. MIN. CLAss-PURsE 5000.
Geo. w Dow, Pittston, G. m. Halycon.
L. NJ. Wilson, White Rock, br. m. Mayflower
l. p. Woodbury., Portland, blk. G. Edward G.
+. .. Stanley, Lewiston, blk. g. Rocket.
5. William, Wateryille, ch. m, Faconer. -
Il. o. Stanley. Lewiston. b. $. Lamont.
2.32 cLAss-PURsE $3.50
Geo. R. Palmer East Dover, b. M Isabel.
F,.J Watts, Norridgework, ch. IN. Kate.
J. B. Litteheld, Auburn, b. g. Puritan.
|; P; Woodbury.. Portland, blk. G.. Red Cross.
b
Il. l.. NorcrosS, Bangor, b. m. Sontag.
w. e. Hutchinsok, Dixheld, b. m. Katie b.
IL. L. Leonard, Monroe, g. m. Maud L..
SECOND DAY-245 CLAss-PURsE $500.
ID. Heber, Portland, & Grey Bunker.
f. NJ Glass, Gardiner, g William G.
f. y. Stanley, Lewiston, blk Rocket.
f. L. Dwinal. Mechanic Falls, b m 0ffa.
L. Z. Hawkins, Portland, Sandy River Boy.
C. G. Andrews. Bangor, bro Waumkeag.
S. Witham, Waterville, eh m Falconer
Thayer Brothers, South Paris, blk m Patience.
+. o. Stanley, Lewiston. Lamont.
2.35 cLAss-PURsE $3.50.
F.J. Watts, Norridgewock, ch m Kate.
+. 4. Crooker, Auburn, ch m Rennie z.
/. Z. Woodbury., Portland, blk Red Cross.
A. ID. Bumps, Th0rndike, blk Castled0n.
W. Z. Hutchinson, Dixfeld. m Katie b.
II. z. James. Watervile, b m Maud IL.
r. p. Leonard, Monroe, IN Maud L.
THIRD DAY-2.39 cLAss-PURsE $3.50.
+. NJ. Glass, Gardiner, & William G.
j. Foye, Augusta, blk Busy Boy.
+. Z. CroOker, Auburn, eh IN Rennie p.
l. 2. Woodbury., Portland. blk Edward c.
I. I. Stanley, Auburn, blk Black Amble.
+. K. Dwinal, Mechanic Falls m Oha
l.. z. Hawkins Portland, ( Sandy River Boy
A. ID. Bumps, Thorndike, blk Castledore.
G. G. Andrews, Bangor, bro Waumkeag.
ii. c. James, Wateryiie, IN Maud M.
FREE FOR ALL-PURsE $500.
Geo. r. Palmer East Dover, b m Isabel.
j. b. Littlefed Auburn b 9 Puritan.
w. Ill. Smell, Portland b 6 Jack Spratt.
W. G. Merrill, Pittsfeld, g m Surprise.
L. L. NOrcrOss, Bangor, m S0ntag.
A. L. RUSSELL Buckfeld, b StargaZer.
f. St0rer Portland, Fred S.
NJ c. Delane, Canton, m Elcho.
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A Hall Cyclone.

WABASH, Ind, July 2O.-A hail cyclone
passed through the northern part :of the
county on Tuesday, doing an immense
amount of damage. The storm came from
the west, through Miami county, and crossed
Lake Erie and the Western railway at a
poiEt between Denver and Peru. Its path
through this county was from two to three
miles wide, and in that space no vegetation
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Wholesale Poisoning.

New YORK, July 2O.-One hundred and
twenty-five of the Third Avenue Car Com
pany's horses have been poisoned by cyanide
of potassium, instead of 20 as was stated by
the officers a week ago. Twenty died,
and several more are unable to work. The
officers will not admit that they believe the
poisoning was done by men outside, employ
ed on the road before the big strike. The
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to An
mails say that they have evidence to show
that the poisoning was intentional.
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A Decision Of Judge Cooley.

merce Commission this afternoon announced
the decisions of the Commissioner in the fol-
lowing cases:
In what are known as commission cases
brought in complaints Of the Chicago & At
ton and Chicago, Rock Island Il Pacific
roads against the Pennsylvania & New York
Central and Hudson River roads complaints
are dismissed. All the Commissioners ex-
cept Mr.. Morrison concurred in the opinion.
The complaints of M. A. Fulton and Ii. ID.
Harding against the Chicago, st. Paul, Min
neapolis q Omaha Railroad Co., alleging un-
reasonable freight rates were dismissed.